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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 203.19 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 203.19 and 73.70 is: 110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 203.19 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/203.19 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 203.19 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 14,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974.73/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.51

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